heavy sludge rock

Man In The Woods sign with Argonauta Records and announce new album “Badlands”

With a crushing soundtrack that often blurs the lines between stoner rock, sludge, doom metal and grunge elements, Man In The Woods transport their listeners to dystopian dark new worlds. Fusing together their critically acclaimed, 2018 debut “Badlands Part One” with the band’s much anticipated successor “Badlands Part Two”, the four-piece has inked a worldwide deal with Argonauta Records for the release of “Badlands” in its entirety!

Hangman’s Chair to release new studio album “A Loner” on February 11th 2022

There aint no rest for the wicked. After the release of two captivating singles, and a number of recent live shows in France and Benelux, Hangman’s Chair take a breath today to share some exciting news.

February 11th, 2022, will see the birth of another bright star in their discography, their new album “A Loner” will be released via Nuclear Blast Records.

Mud Spencer signs worldwide deal with Argonauta Records

The Italian underground powerhouse label Argonauta Records is known and loved for their extraordinary signings and eclectic artist roster in within the stoner, doom, sludge and heavy music scene, and today they welcomed another very special, and definitely unique act to the Argonauta family: Hailing from the Indonesia Java Island, psych doom and stoner boogie rock act Mud Spencer has inked a worldwide deal with the record label!

When The Deadbolt Breaks to release new studio album “As Hope Valley Burns” on November 26th 2021

For over fifteen years, New England’s When The Deadbolt Breaks has lurked in the dark corners of underground metal. With a doom style both psychedelic and unsettling, their music has been labeled many things - heavy, daunting, overwhelming, unnerving - while the band is singer/guitarist Aaron Lewis’ gritty vision of life on the subcultural fringes of New England society.

The Melvins to release new acoustic collection “Five Legged Dog” on October 15th 2021

The Melvins announce their most ambitious project yet: “Five Legged Dog” (October 15th, 2021, Ipecac Recordings), a 36-song newly recorded, acoustic collection featuring a career-spanning collection of songs, from 1987’s “Gluey Porch Treatments” to 2017’s “A Walk With Love & Death”, the entire gamut of the legendary band’s catalogue is represented.

Down announces NOLA Town Throwdown at The Fillmore in New Orleans on August 13th 2021

Long-running heavy metal supergroup Down, featuring vocalist Philip H. Anselmo, guitarists Pepper Keenan and Kirk Windstein, drummer Jimmy Bower, and bassist Pat Bruders, will return to the stage Friday, August 13th, 2021, for a very special in-person live and virtual experience!

Hangman’s Chair signs worldwide deal with Nuclear Blast and releases new single “Cold & Distant”

Straight from the streets of Paris, four outstanding musicians made up their minds to leave their fingerprints on Doom Metal, infusing the genre with their unique and rebellious vibes. Today, Hangman’s Chair reveal their companion for this mission - and team up with world-wide leading metal label Nuclear Blast!

The band states: